Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Take your EMT career to the next level
Gain the knowledge and insights necessary to advance your career with an Advanced EMT Certificate at Jackson State. Dive into hands-on training and clinical experience, mastering life-saving techniques to assist patients in critical situations. Get ready to make a difference as a certified Emergency Medical Technician in your community.
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The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. Studies include pharmacological interventions, airway management, and intravenous therapy. This program follows the guidelines set by the National Scope of Practice Model. It is designed to prepare individuals for licensure as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Licensure and Regulation, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Students can sit for the National Registry certification and TN practical skills examinations after completion.
Explore a Sample Course Schedule
|
Course |
Title |
Credits |
|
EMSA 1501 |
Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies |
5 |
|
EMSA 1502 |
Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies |
5 |
|
EMSA 1201 |
Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab |
2 |
|
EMSA 1202 |
Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab |
2 |
|
EMSA 1111 |
Advanced EMT Clinical |
1 |
|
EMSA 1112 |
Advanced EMT Field Internship |
1 |
|
|
Total Credits |
16 |
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Career Outlook
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
|
Career |
Experienced Salary Median |
|
Emergency Medical Technician |
$42,163+ |
Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Emergency medicine, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Emergency Medical technology.
EMT-Paramedic
The Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th Street North #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709 Phone: (727) 210-2350), www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: 214-703-8445; Fax: 214-703-8992; www.coaemsp.org
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